Projects and People Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 points in a projects lifecycle?
A
- Initiate
- Plan
- Do it
- Close down
2
Q
What is the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?
A
The entire process consisting of all the activities required to build, launch and maintain a computing system
3
Q
What are the 11 steps in the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?
A
- User request
- Feasibility
- Investigate
- Analyse
- Design
- Construct
- Test
- Document
- Implement
- Maintain
- Evaluate
4
Q
Who is involved in the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?
A
- Project manager
- Systems analyst
- Business analyst
- Systems designers
- Database administrator
- Software engineers
- End users
5
Q
What are the two main development approaches?
A
- Predictive: planned in advance
- Adaptive: cannot be planned in advance
6
Q
What are some of the factors to consider when choosing a development approach?
A
Choice of SDLC depends on the project and its environment
- Predictive approach: requirements clear, low technical risk
- Adaptive approach: requirements uncertain, high technical risk
